Unisex · #1,818 in 2026

Jru

Current Rank
#1,818
Peak Rank
#1,589 (2022)
Total Babies
904
5-Yr Trend
+25%
👧 Girl peak #3,934 (262 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,589 (904 total)
👦As Boy Name
2013
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#1589
Peak Rank
904
Total Count
13
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2016
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#3934
Peak Rank
262
Total Count
11
Years Active

The Story of Jru

As a girl name

Jru first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2016, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 37 Jrus were born — ranking #3,934 that year. As of 2026, Jru ranks #4,371 for girls with 32 births, rising sharply (+50% over the past five years). In total, more than 262 Jrus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jru first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2013, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 110 Jrus were born — ranking #1,597 that year. As of 2026, Jru ranks #1,818 for boys with 90 births, rising sharply (+25% over the past five years). In total, more than 904 Jrus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jru

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jru is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Jeru
  • Giraf
  • Jro
  • Jra
  • Shrew
  • Shru
  • Sru
  • Jerk
  • Jew
  • Ger
  • Germ
  • Gir

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jru

What does the name Jru mean?
Jru is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2013. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jru in 2026?
In 2026, Jru ranks #1,818 among boys' names in the U.S., with 90 babies given the name that year.
When was Jru most popular?
Jru reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #1,589 that year with 110 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jru most popular?
Jru has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Mississippi, Maryland. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jru.
Is Jru a unisex name?
Yes — Jru is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 22% of Jrus assigned female and 78% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jru?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jru include Odes, Viola, Placido. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jru

Jru is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 904 births in the dataset. Jru's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #1,589. Use the chart and map above to compare Jru's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.